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Smythe joins the Bears as a blocking tight end and depth option behind Cole Kmet and rookie first-rounder Colston Loveland. Turning 30 in August, Smythe is unlikely to draw regular targets. He's averaged 18.9 receptions per year across seven seasons and topped out at 366 yards in a single campaign. Even if injuries occur, Smythe's value lies in his run-blocking ability, not fantasy production. He's not draftable in any standard or PPR formats entering 2025. Read Past Outlooks
Signed with the Bears in March of 2025.
Joining Chicago
Smythe is signing a one-year contract with the Bears, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The Dolphins took Smythe in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft and then kept him on their roster (mostly as a blocker) until releasing him three weeks ago. He'll turn 30 in August and isn't likely to see many passes as the presumed No. 2 tight end behind long-time starter Cole Kmet. This signing is more about Chicago's running game than the passing attack, continuing an offseason makeover that's already seen the team hire a new head coach (Ben Johnson) and acquire two new guards (Jonah Jackson, Joe Thuney).
The Dolphins took Smythe in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft and then kept him on their roster (mostly as a blocker) until releasing him three weeks ago. He'll turn 30 in August and isn't likely to see many passes as the presumed No. 2 tight end behind long-time starter Cole Kmet. This signing is more about Chicago's running game than the passing attack, continuing an offseason makeover that's already seen the team hire a new head coach (Ben Johnson) and acquire two new guards (Jonah Jackson, Joe Thuney).
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Smythe was Miami’s clear No. 1 tight end in 2023, but that role didn’t translate to much production. He set a career high with 366 yards but didn’t get into the end zone, as the Dolphins ran their quick-strike offense through wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, as well as running backs Raheem Mostert and De'Von Achane. Smythe has just three touchdowns in 95 NFL games, and while his blocking skills will likely keep him on the field, his already small slice of the pass-catching pie will likely shrink even further after Miami signed fellow tight end Jonnu Smith to a two-year deal in the offseason.
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Released after seven seasons
The Dolphins released Smythe on Friday.
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Involvement plummets in 2024
Smythe failed to secure his lone target during Miami's 32-20 loss to the Jets on Sunday.
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Hauls in only target Week 2
Smythe secured his only target for eight yards during Thursday's 31-10 loss to the Bills.
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No catches on three targets
Smythe failed to secure any of his three targets during Sunday's 20-17 win over Jacksonville.
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Restructures deal, new competition
Smythe restructured his contract with the Dolphins on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Could be done in Miami
Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald believes the Dolphins will release Smythe in the offseason rather than bringing him back at a $3.1 million salary in 2025.
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Smythe was Miami's top tight end in 2023 but was thoroughly outplayed by Jonnu Smith in 2024. Jackson thinks the Dolphins will roll with Julian Hill as a cheap backup to Smith, with bolstering the position in the draft also an option, while shedding Smythe's cap hit will be critical, with Miami already $12 million over the salary cap.
Smythe was Miami's top tight end in 2023 but was thoroughly outplayed by Jonnu Smith in 2024. Jackson thinks the Dolphins will roll with Julian Hill as a cheap backup to Smith, with bolstering the position in the draft also an option, while shedding Smythe's cap hit will be critical, with Miami already $12 million over the salary cap.